Musical Toxicity's Effect on Patient During Cancer Treatment

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to produce a rich description of musicians’ experience as they go through cancer treatment and navigate recovery.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Adults ≥ 18 years or older.
  • Active or accomplished musicians:
    • Those performing in the community as part of a group or as a soloist;
    • Those teaching lessons in an individual or group setting;
    • Those for whom music teaching or performance is a primary source of income;
    • Those who play music multiple times per week.
  • Our ideal cohort will consist of an equal number of patients with the following malignancies above the diaphragm:
    • Brain;
    • Head and Neck;
    • Esophagus or Lung;
    • Breast.
  • Our ideal cohort will consist of an equal number of patients who engage in the following musical endeavors:
    • Stringed instruments;
    • Wind instruments (including woodwind and brass instruments);
    • Keyboard instruments;
    • Vocalists.

Exclusion Criteria: 

  • < 18 years.
  • Did not regularly attempt to engage in musical endeavors during or after cancer treatment.
  • Not willing or able to complete the questionnaire or engage in a one-hour interview (ie limited English proficiency).,

Note: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion criteria may apply.

Eligibility last updated 12/8/23. Questions regarding updates should be directed to the study team contact.

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status Contact

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Dean Shumway, M.D.

Open for enrollment

Contact information:

Cancer Center Clinical Trials Referral Office

(855) 776-0015

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